Why it was recalled
The product is being recalled due to the detection of trace amounts of two pesticides, Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole, that do not have a tolerance in the US for olive oil.
Product description
Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.5 oz. and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 oz., packaged in glass bottles.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
5251R, 5351R, 5551R
Where it was sold
Throughout the US in the following states: MA, OH, WI, IN, MS, AR, OK, MO, AZ, AL, NM, TX, FL, IA, ME, IL, VA, NY, PA, GA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0736-2016
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 12, 2016
- FDA report date
- Mar 16, 2016
- Quantity
- 2,154 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- DEOLEO USA, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0736-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Houston
- State
- TX
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 73280
- Address
- 10700 North Freeway
- Address (line 2)
- Suite 800
- Code information
- 5251R, 5351R, 5551R
- Postal code
- 77037
- Report date
- Mar 16, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0736-2016
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- DEOLEO USA, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 2,154 cases
- Termination date
- Oct 19, 2016
- Reason for recall
- The product is being recalled due to the detection of trace amounts of two pesticides, Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole, that do not have a tolerance in the US for olive oil.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.5 oz. and Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 oz., packaged in glass bottles.
- Distribution pattern
- Throughout the US in the following states: MA, OH, WI, IN, MS, AR, OK, MO, AZ, AL, NM, TX, FL, IA, ME, IL, VA, NY, PA, GA
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 12, 2016
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Mar 8, 2016